472/17032. RWG; Robert Cotton - Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Wi-Fi Cabling Infrastructure project at the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility located in Jackson, Michigan. The procurement involves installing a new wireless network cabling system that includes CAT-6A and CAT-6 cabling infrastructure, raceways, cable supports, communications racks, fiber cabling between communication rooms, and wireless network equipment installation. Contractors are required to provide detailed documentation of qualifications, including experience modification ratings, project superintendent credentials, and a list of similar completed projects. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on June 4th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with electronic bids due on June 18th, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a LEIN Request form five business days prior to the meeting and upload bid responses to SIGMA VSS with a maximum of two attachments less than 6 MB each. Project-specific requirements include routing all Wi-Fi cabling in its own raceway, installing attic access panels, and coordinating with the owner's Cisco Partner for network equipment configuration and labeling.

The contract includes potential set-aside opportunities for Qualified Disabled Veteran (QDV) businesses, which may receive a 10% bid preference. The project has several financial allowances, including a $50,000 contingency allowance, a $35,000 Hydrovac allowance, and a $25,000 electrical allowance. Performance and payment bonds will be required for bids over $50,000, with a five percent bid guarantee. The project is funded under the Electronic Communications funding code (472ElectronicComm) and has a contract time of 180 days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors will need to adhere to specific site access requirements, including a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 6am to 4pm), obtaining day passes, and following strict facility access protocols. The owner will provide wireless access points (WAPs) and enclosures, while the contractor is responsible for installation, mounting, and connectivity verification. The project is specifically located across multiple buildings within the correctional facility, including administration, housing units, education spaces, support services, warehouses, and the prisoner store.